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The Best Microphone Accessories (2026)
The best microphone accessories for 2026: boom arms, shock mounts, and pop filters that make any mic sound better.
Our top picks at a glance
Best boom arm
Rode PSA1 Boom ArmPodcasters and streamers who want silent, stable, long-lasting mic positioning.
Best for streaming
Elgato Wave Mic ArmStreamers who want a sleek arm that stays out of the camera frame.
Start with the Rode PSA1 arm for positioning and the Knox shock mount for vibration. Streamers should look at the Elgato Wave Mic Arm, and every vocal mic benefits from the Aokeo pop filter kit.
The picks, ranked
| Pick | Type | Reach | Load | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best boom armRode PSA1 Boom Arm | Articulating boom arm | 32 in horizontal | Up to ~2.4 lb | Check price |
| Best for streamingElgato Wave Mic Arm | Low-profile boom arm | 30 in horizontal | Up to ~2.2 lb | Check price |
 Best shock mountKnox Gear Shock Mount | Elastic suspension shock mount | — | — | Check price |
 Best pop filterAokeo Pop Filter Kit | Dual-layer nylon pop filter | — | — | Check price |
 Best broadcast-style armBlue Compass Broadcast Boom Arm | Broadcast boom arm | 32 in | Up to 2.4 lb | Check price |
 Best mid-range armGator Frameworks Deluxe Desk-Mount Broadcast Arm | Broadcast boom arm | Approx. 32 in | Up to 4 lb | Check price |
 Best budget armTonor T20 Microphone Boom Arm | Scissor boom arm | Approx. 28 in | Up to 4 lb | Check price |
 Best windscreenShure A7WS Detachable Windscreen | Foam windscreen | — | — | Check price |
 Best metal pop filterDragonpad USA Pop Filter | Metal mesh pop filter | — | — | Check price |
 Best USB-mic shock mountInnoGear Universal Shock Mount | Elastic suspension shock mount | — | — | Check price |
Best boom arm
Rode PSA1 Boom Arm
The studio-standard mic arm.
Strengths
- Silent internal springs, no creaks on air
- Holds mics up to about 2.4 lb
- Durable build trusted in studios for years
Limitations
- Premium price for an arm
- Desk clamp needs a suitable edge
- No built-in cable channel on the original
What owners report
Commonly praised
- Stable and holds position once balanced
- Smooth reach across the desk
- Sturdy clamp
Common complaints
- Squeaks or grinds without lubrication
- Only holds mics in a certain weight range
- Strong springs can pinch fingers
Recurring themes from owner reviews on retailers and forums, summarised by our editors. Updated October 2026.
| Type | Articulating boom arm |
|---|---|
| Reach | 32 in horizontal |
| Load | Up to ~2.4 lb |
| Mount | Desk clamp, 3/8 and 5/8 thread |
Best for: Podcasters and streamers who want silent, stable, long-lasting mic positioning.
Skip if: You need an arm for a very heavy broadcast mic.
Best for streaming
Elgato Wave Mic Arm
Low-profile arm built for streaming desks.
Strengths
- Low-profile design hides behind monitors
- Smooth, silent movement
- Integrated cable management
Limitations
- Premium price
- Best paired with lighter mics
- Riser extension sold separately
What owners report
Commonly praised
- Excellent build for the price
- Holds heavy mics like the SM7B
- Clean cable routing
Common complaints
- The LP version can sag over time
- Arm movement may transmit noise to the mic
- Needs careful tension adjustment
Recurring themes from owner reviews on retailers and forums, summarised by our editors. Updated October 2026.
| Type | Low-profile boom arm |
|---|---|
| Reach | 30 in horizontal |
| Load | Up to ~2.2 lb |
| Mount | Desk clamp |
Best for: Streamers who want a sleek arm that stays out of the camera frame.
Skip if: You want the absolute cheapest arm.
Best shock mount
Knox Gear Shock Mount
Universal vibration isolation on a budget.
Strengths
- Fits most large-diaphragm condenser mics
- Elastic suspension kills handling noise
- Very affordable
Limitations
- Elastic bands wear over time
- Not for dynamic broadcast mics
- Finish is basic
What owners report
Commonly praised
- Noticeably reduces desk and typing noise
- Affordable
- Simple installation
Common complaints
- Fit varies by microphone model
- Some mics wobble without padding
- Plastic build
Recurring themes from owner reviews on retailers and forums, summarised by our editors. Updated October 2026.
| Type | Elastic suspension shock mount |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Most 46 to 53 mm mics |
| Mount | 5/8 thread with adapter |
Best for: Anyone whose mic picks up keyboard thumps and desk bumps.
Skip if: You need a mount for an unusual mic diameter.
Best pop filter
Aokeo Pop Filter Kit
Plosive control plus a mic cover in one kit.
Strengths
- Dual-layer mesh tames plosives well
- Includes foam mic cover
- Flexible gooseneck positions easily
Limitations
- Gooseneck can droop over time
- Clamp fits standard stands only
- Slight high-frequency softening
| Type | Dual-layer nylon pop filter |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 6 in |
| Mount | Clamp with gooseneck |
| Extras | Foam windscreen included |
Best for: Podcasters and vocalists fighting p-pops and mouth noise.
Skip if: You already use a built-in foam windscreen effectively.
Best broadcast-style arm
Blue Compass Broadcast Boom Arm
Broadcast-style arm with hidden springs.
The Blue Compass hides its springs for silent broadcast-style movement with internal cable routing. A premium alternative to the Rode with the same 2.4 lb load class.
Strengths
- Internal springs stay silent and hidden
- Smooth 360-degree rotation
- Built-in cable management
- Fits most shock mounts
Limitations
- Premium price
- Desk clamp only, no permanent mount option
- Better with mics under 2.4 lb
| Type | Broadcast boom arm |
|---|---|
| Reach | 32 in |
| Load | Up to 2.4 lb |
| Mount | Desk clamp |
| Cable | Internal routing |
Best for: Podcasters who want a Blue Yeti paired with a matching broadcast arm.
Skip if: You need to mount a heavy broadcast mic.
Best mid-range arm
Gator Frameworks Deluxe Desk-Mount Broadcast Arm
Studio-grade arm with cable channel.
The Gator Frameworks Deluxe brings internal-spring silence and a cable channel to a mid price, with a 4 lb load rating that beats most arms in this class.
Strengths
- Internal spring design for silent movement
- Integrated cable management channel
- Solid steel construction
- 360-degree rotation
Limitations
- Heavier than minimalist arms
- Clamp needs a sturdy desk edge
- No riser included
| Type | Broadcast boom arm |
|---|---|
| Reach | Approx. 32 in |
| Load | Up to 4 lb |
| Mount | Desk clamp |
| Construction | Steel |
Best for: Streamers who want broadcast looks and silent springs at a mid price.
Skip if: You want the cheapest functional arm.
Best budget arm
Tonor T20 Microphone Boom Arm
The budget arm that started a thousand podcasts.
The Tonor T20 is the classic beginner arm: a working scissor mount that holds up to 4 lb for very little money. Expect some spring creak and stiff joints at this price.
Strengths
- Very affordable scissor arm
- Holds mics up to about 4 lb
- Folding design stores flat
- Includes cable ties and mic clip
Limitations
- Exposed springs can creak on air
- Stiff joints need two hands to adjust
- Basic finish
| Type | Scissor boom arm |
|---|---|
| Reach | Approx. 28 in |
| Load | Up to 4 lb |
| Mount | Desk clamp |
| Extras | Mic clip and cable ties |
Best for: Beginners who need a working arm for very little.
Skip if: You hate spring creaks or need silent on-air movement.
Best windscreen
Shure A7WS Detachable Windscreen
The official windscreen for the SM7B.
The Shure A7WS is the official windscreen for the SM7B and the broadcast standard for a reason. If you own the mic, this is the wind protection to buy.
Strengths
- Purpose-built fit for the Shure SM7B
- Tames plosives and breath noise effectively
- Does not dull the high end much
- Broadcast-standard accessory
Limitations
- Only fits the SM7B
- Adds bulk to the mic
- Pricier than generic foams
| Type | Foam windscreen |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Shure SM7B |
| Effect | Reduces plosives and wind noise |
| Fit | Slip-on |
| Color | Black |
Best for: SM7B owners who want broadcast-grade wind protection.
Skip if: You do not own an SM7B; it is purpose-built.
Best metal pop filter
Dragonpad USA Pop Filter
Gooseneck pop filter with metal mesh.
The Dragonpad Pop Filter uses metal mesh that resists moisture and lasts far longer than nylon. A durable budget upgrade for vocalists.
Strengths
- Metal mesh resists moisture and lasts
- Adjustable gooseneck
- Universal clamp
- Affordable
Limitations
- Mesh can impart a slight metallic edge
- Gooseneck loosens over time
- 6-inch size only
| Type | Metal mesh pop filter |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 6 in |
| Mount | Clamp with gooseneck |
| Compatibility | Universal mic stands |
| Material | Metal mesh |
Best for: Vocalists who want metal-mesh durability on a budget.
Skip if: You need a clamp for a non-standard stand.
Best USB-mic shock mount
InnoGear Universal Shock Mount
Elastic suspension that fits popular USB mics.
The InnoGear Shock Mount fits the Blue Yeti and similar USB mics, killing desk rumble for very little. USB-mic owners should not skip this.
Strengths
- Fits Blue Yeti, Snowball, and similar USB mics
- Elastic suspension absorbs bumps
- Includes 5/8 to 3/8 adapter
- Very affordable
Limitations
- Not for standard XLR condensers
- Elastic wears with heavy use
- Adds size to a desk setup
| Type | Elastic suspension shock mount |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Blue Yeti, Snowball, similar USB mics |
| Thread | 5/8 with 3/8 adapter |
| Material | Metal frame, elastic bands |
| Use | Desk rumble isolation |
Best for: Blue Yeti and USB-mic owners fighting desk rumble.
Skip if: You need a mount for an XLR large-diaphragm condenser.
How we chose
We evaluated accessories on audible impact. Noise reduction came first: does it remove sounds listeners would otherwise hear. Build quality matters because arms and mounts move daily. Compatibility covers thread sizes and mic weights. Value weighs the sonic improvement against cost.
Questions, answered
Do I need a boom arm?
If your mic sits on the desk, yes. Arms position the mic close to your mouth while keeping it off the vibrating desk surface.
Shock mount or pop filter first?
Shock mount if you hear thumps and bumps; pop filter if you hear harsh p and b sounds. Most setups benefit from both.
Will these fit my mic?
Most arms use standard 3/8 and 5/8 threads that fit nearly all mics and mounts. Check your mic's weight against the arm's rating.
Do accessories improve sound quality?
They remove problems rather than adding fidelity: less rumble, fewer plosives, better positioning. Listeners notice immediately.